I hereby certify that the following agenda

was posted at least 72 hours prior to the time

of the meeting so noticed below at 24251 Los

Alisos Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.

 

                                                                                                                                      

ROBERT R. HILL, Assistant Secretary of the

El Toro Water District and the Board of

Directors thereof                                           

AGENDA

 

EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

November 22, 2005

8:00 A.M.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER –President Martin

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Director Kahn

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Members of the public may address the Board at this time or they may reserve this opportunity with regard to an item on the agenda, until said item is discussed by the Board.  Comments on other items will be heard at the time set aside for “DIRECTORS COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS.”  The public will identify themselves when called on, and limit their comments to three minutes.

 

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

a.     Service Awards

 

The Board will acknowledge Chris Page, WRP Operator III, for 25-years of service with the District.

 

b.     Continuing Education & Training, Degree and Certification Program acknowledgement

 

The board will recognize Jim Redding, Maintenance Man III, for achieving his Water Distribution 4 Certificate. 

 

c.  Special District/Employee Association and Community Award acknowledgement

 

     No acknowledgements this month.

 

1.       PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE EL TORO WATER

DISTRICT (ETWD) 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

(Reference Material Included)

 

At this time the Board will conduct a Public Hearing to receive and consider public comments regarding adoption of the El Toro Water District 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.

 

This Plan has been prepared in response to Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act), which were added by Statute 1983, Chapter 1009, and became effective on January 1, 1984.  The Act requires every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually prepare and adopt, in accordance with prescribed requirements, an urban water management plan.  The Act requires urban water suppliers to prepare plans that describe and evaluate reasonable and practical efficient water uses, recycling, and conservation activities.  These plans must be filed with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years by December 31st of that year.

 

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

 

At this time President Martin will close the Public Hearing.

 

REGULAR SESSION – Action Item

 

2.       PROPOSED Adoption of the El Toro Water District 2005 Urban Water Management PLAN (Reference Material Included)

 

Following the close of the Public Hearing, the Board will consider taking action adopting Resolution No. 05-11-4, which Resolution adopts the El Toro Water District 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-4

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

ADOPTING THE DISTRICT'S 2005

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

(All matters under the Consent Calendar will be approved by one motion unless a Board member or a member of the public requests, separate action or discussion on a specific item)

 

3.       Approval of Minutes (Minutes Included)

 

Approve minutes for the October 27, 2005 El Toro Water District Board of Directors meeting.

 

4.       Attendance at Conferences and Meetings

 

There were no requests.

 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEERING, AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEES (FIC): (Reference Material for the Action and Informational Items is included in the agenda package for the November 20, 2005 FIC and Engineering Meeting)

 

a.     Approve minutes for the October 25, 2005, Engineering and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting.

 

b.     Underground Storage Tank – Authorize the District’s President and General Manager to enter into a construction contract with Jauregui & Culver in the amount of $174,474.89 for the construction of the Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank and authorize the District’s General Manager to fund the project costs from the District’s Capital Reserves in accordance with the District’s adopted Capital Reserve Policy.

 

c.     Approve, ratify and confirm payment of those bills set forth in the schedule of Bills for Consideration dated November 21, 2005, and receive and file Financial Statements through October 31, 2005.

 

d.     Adopt Resolution No. 05-11-01, which resolution adds Volunteer Personnel to District’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage.

 

Resolution No. 05-11-01

 

Resolution of the Board of Directors

Of the El Toro Water District Including

Volunteer Personnel to the District’s

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

 

e.     Adopt Resolution 05-11-2 approving Amendment No. 4 to the El Toro Water District District’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-2

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO

THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

[401(k) Plan]

 

f.      Adopt Resolution 05-11-3 approving amendment No. 1 to the El Toro Water District 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-3

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO

THE EL TORO WATER DISTRICT

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

[457 Plan]

 

ENGINEERING AND FINANCE/INSURANCE COMMITTEE (FIC) GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED

 

g.     El Toro Water District Capital Project Status Report

h.     Engineering Items Discussed at Various Conferences and Meetings

i.       ETWD and Liability, Property and Workers’ Compensation Programs Risk Assessment

 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM TODAY’S CONSENT CALENDAR

 

The Board will discuss items removed from today’s Consent Calendar requiring further discussion.

 

Recommended Action: The Board will be requested to approve the items removed from today’s consent Calendar.

 

GENERAL MANAGER ACTION ITEMS

 

5.       Resolution No. 05-11-5 Commending David A. Caretto, South Orange County Water Authority (SOCWA) for Outstanding Services

(Reference Material Included)

 

The Board will discuss adopting a resolution commending Dave Caretto for his outstanding service as the SOCWA General Manager. 

 

Recommended Board Action:  The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-11-5 commending David A. Caretto for his services.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-5

 

Resolution of the Board of Directors

of the El Toro Water District

Commending David A. Caretto of the

South Orange County Water Authority

For Outstanding Services

 

6.       California Caucus Election of National Water Resources Association (NWRA)

          (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will comment on the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) request for ETWD to select up to five candidates from the list of nominees to serve as full Board members and alternates on the NWRA California Caucus for a two year term.  Membership in NWRA assists ACWA in its work toward the development, protection and management of water resources throughout the west.  Membership in ACWA includes membership in NWRA.

 

Recommended Board Action:  The Board will consider nominating a NWRA representative and alternate to serve as the District’s representative and alternate on the National Water Resources Association (NWRA) California Caucus.

 

7.       Resolution No. 05-11-06 Supporting the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) No Time to Waste “A Blue Print for California Water” (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on ACWA’s Blue Print for California Water.  The policy document and action plan is intended to serve as a roadmap for state and federal leaders to follow to ensure California has the water supply system it will need to support, people, jobs and ecosystems in the future.

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 05-11-6 supporting the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Blue Print for California Water.

RESOLUTION NO. 05-11-6

 

Resolution of the Board of Directors

of the El Toro Water District Board IN

SUPPORT OF NO TIME TO WASTE:

A BLUEPRINT FOR CALIFORNIA WATER

 

GENERAL MANAGER INFORMATION ITEMS

 

8.       General Manager’s Monthly Report (Report Included)

 

Mr. Hill will review and comment on the General Manager’s Monthly Report.

 

9.       Reduced Flow at the Robert B. Diemer Treatment Plant (Diemer Plant)

(Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will comment on Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) scheduled reduced flow periods at the Diemer Plant from December 1, 2005 through May 2, 2006.  The purpose of the reduced flows is to allow MWD’s contractor to complete the Plant rehabilitation Work. 

 

10.     Scheduling of ETWD's Board of Director's Regular Scheduled Meetings For Calendar Year 2006 (Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and comment on the various conferences and meetings for calendar year 2006 that might conflict with the Board of Director's Regular scheduled 2006 Meetings to determine whether they wish to make any modifications to the current schedule.  The Board Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. and the Finance and Insurance Committee meets the Tuesday prior to the fourth Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

 

Should the Board elect to change the time and/or date of a meeting, they will be requested to adopt a resolution at the December 22, 2005 Board meeting establishing the place, time and date for scheduled Board meetings for calendar year 2006.

 

11.     Orange County Grand Jury Request to Review El Toro Water District's Emergency Business Continuity Assurance Plan Disasters

(Reference Material Included)

 

Staff will review and discuss the District's on-going communication with the Grand Jury related to the District’s Emergency Business Continuity Plan.

 

12.     Public Education and Outreach/Water Conservation Report

(Reference Material Included)

 

a.  Staff will comment on ETWD’s Water Conservation monthly status report.

b.  Staff will comment on ETWD’s Public Outreach Program.

13.     SOCWA Reports (Reference Material Included)

 

a.  Engineering Committee Meeting – November 10, 2005

c.  SOCWA Finance Committee Meeting – November 15, 2005

14.     MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) Report

(Reference Material Included)

a.     MWDOC General Manager’s Meeting – October 27, 2005

b.     MWDOC Planning and Operations Committee – October 31, 2005

c.     MWDOC Administration & Finance Committee – November 9, 2005

d.     MWDOC Board of Directors Meeting – November 16, 2005

15.     LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) REPORT

(Reference Material Included)

 

a.  Report on November 9, 2005 LAFCO Meeting.

 

16.     City COORDINATION EFFORTS (Reference Material Included)

 

There were no meetings.

 

ATTORNEY REPORT

 

OPEN SESSION

 

Mr. Granito will report on pending legislation and/or legal matters of general interest to public agencies.

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

At this time the Board President will call for a Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel on pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a). City of Laguna Hills v. ETWD et al, Orange County Superior Court Case Number 05CC08122 (Complaint in Eminent Domain).

 

OPEN SESSION

 

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (General Counsel)

 

          Mr. Granito will provide an oral report on the Closed Session.

 

REGULAR SESSION

 

COMMITTEE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

 

17.     Computer Committee Report (Oral)

 

No report.

 

18.     Dates to Remember for November/December (Reference Material Included)

 

19.     Carry-Over Pending Matters (Reference Material Included)

 

DIRECTOR COMMENTS/NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Recommended Board Action: The Board will be requested to take action adjourning today’s Board meeting to Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. at the El Toro Water District, 24251 Los Alisos Boulevard, Lake Forest, California.

 

Request for Disability-Related Modifications or Accommodations

 

If you require any disability-related accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in this public meeting, please telephone the District's Recording Secretary, Carolyn Adams at (949) 837-7050, extension 225 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to said meeting.  If you prefer, your request may be submitted in writing to El Toro Water District, P.O. Box 4000, Laguna Hills, California 92654, Attention: Carolyn Adams.